Trial Preparation Assistant II - Discovery Compliance Bureau

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks a skilled and highly engaged Trial Preparation Assistant II.


Job Responsibilities:

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

-Communicate with and acquire discovery, personnel, and disciplinary documents from other agencies such as NYPD, DOC, CCRB, DOI, and other NYS agencies.
-Compile, analyze, redact, and prepare sensitive disciplinary documents for discovery.
-Draft legal documents such as subpoenas, protective orders, and motions in limine.
-Travel outside the office to other locations and agencies.
-Perform a variety of administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties.
-Understand and respond clearly and effectively (oral/written) to complex issues.
-Work cooperatively with a large and diverse staff.
-Perform all Bureau-related duties as needed, including but not limited to word processing, maintaining spreadsheets and case tracking systems, record-keeping, filing, document preparation and distribution, and other duties as required.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Qualifications: - A bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with four years of work experience in a law firm, governmental agency, or non-profit organization is required. Experience as a paralegal is preferred. -Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. - Excellent time management skills. - Strong desire and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with general court services. - Ability to work independently and effectively under deadlines. A VALID NEW YORK STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE IN AND OUTSIDE THE FIVE (5) BOROUGHS IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR EMPLOYMENT.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.